Hero image

Local

News

Community 20 Jul 2023

Board makes bold move to build resilient communities on the shore

Two community activator roles have been developed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to help build resilient, connected communities across the North Shore and in under-serviced areas and communities.

Educational 18 Jul 2023

Devonport-Takapuna Local board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

Devonport-Takapuna Local board has decided against funding the Takapuna Kauri Kids ECE programme from its own operational budget now that regional funding for the programme has been discontinued.

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Kaipātiki  Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible

More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 30 Jun 2023

Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub

Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.

Community 29 Jun 2023

Youthline more important than ever

Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $6000 from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 28 Jun 2023

FIFA upgrades at Birkenhead football club a benefit to all Kaipātiki

Birkenhead United AFC has received almost $60,000 from the Kaipātiki Local Board to help upgrade its facilities at Beach Haven’s Shepherds Park in readiness for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month.

Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Events

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

02 May 2026

A family history discovery talk

Join us for a free discovery talk presented by Garry Phillips from New Zealand Society of Genealo...

02 May 2026

Coastal clean-up walk

We’ll pick up rubbish, learn about the rocky coast and explore the rockpools.

02 May 2026

Origins

A stunning array of music exploring how composers transform feelings and stories into sound.

03 May 2026

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

03 May 2026

Swap Shop 2026: Kids, teens and adults edit

It is time to swap until you drop. Refresh the whole whānau wardrobe, as this year the whole hous...

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Kintsugi workshops

After several sold out workshops around NZ, Ema is bringing back more Kintsugi workshops for all...

12 Apr 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Book Club

Discuss the book club selection of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading.